Day 8. Not so much a fishless cycle...more like just mullarking around..but very enjoyable mullarkey, if you get my drift. Have now got an API master test kit.
I even used the test tubes and added the drops in a "mad scientist" style...mainly to bolster my son as he is still disappointed that he hasn't got any fish yet!!
Ok then..scores on the doors.
Ammonia...0.25 ppm.
NitrAte......5 ppm.
NitrIte.......0.25 ppm.
pH............Was getting a little cocky by this test and decided to test with the "normal range" test and "high range" test...wish I didn't as I got two seperate readings!!! (I know what you guys are all saying..2 tests therefore 2 results, it isn't rocket science) but to explain, I did the high range test because the strips that I was using before the dropper test was indicating very high alkalinity....and like an idiot I was testing with the normal without giving it much thought.
pH (normal kit).......7.6
pH (high range)......8.2
If, with more water changes, I can get Ammonia and NitrItes to 0 ppm, can I put just a couple of fish in the tank??